SUBJECT: Reading by Title of All Ordinances and Resolutions
REPORT IN BRIEF
Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and a summary title may be read with further reading waived.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion waiving the reading of Ordinances and Resolutions, pursuant to Section 412 of the Merced City Charter.

SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $30,000 and of Public Works contracts under $67,779.
AUTHORITY
Pursuant to the authority delegated to the City Manager on behalf of the City by Article XI, Section 1109, of the Merced City Charter to execute Public Works contracts under the adjusted FY 2017-2018 threshold of $67,779.00, and Chapter 3.04.080 - 3.04.110 of the Merced Municipal Code to execute Non-Public Works contracts under the adjusted FY 2017-2018 threshold of $30,000.00, the contracts listed on the attached table were entered into by the City.

SUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate Donated Funds for the Merced Sports Complex Concrete Bleachers
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepting and appropriating $35,000 from Merced Breakfast Lions Club for construction of concrete bleachers at Merced Sports Complex.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting and appropriating $35,000 in donations funds from Merced Breakfast Lions Club to fund 424, Project #118031; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustment; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.

SUBJECT: Agreement for Consultant Services with Chandler Asset Management to Provide Investment Portfolio Management Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a three (3) year agreement with two (2) one (1) year options for renewal to Chandler Asset Management to provide investment portfolio management services
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the contract with Chandler Asset Management for Investment Advisory Services; and authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

SUBJECT: Consideration of an Amendment to Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Legal Services Related to Employee Relations and Labor Negotiations
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an amendment to the existing $60,000 Legal Services Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore by $40,000 to the not to exceed amount of $100,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an amendment to an agreement for professional services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to increase the amount by $40,000 for a total of not to exceed $100,000; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.

SUBJECT: Acceptance of Donated Safety Vests for Police K9 Unit
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting a donation of two safety vests for the police canines from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting the donation of two ballistic safety vests from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. for the Police K9 Program.

SUBJECT: Resolution of Support for Appointment of Individuals with Ties to the Valley to the University of California Board of Regents
REPORT IN BRIEF
Resolution expressing support for candidates with ties to the San Joaquin Valley and urging Governor Brown to consider these individuals for vacancies on the board.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2018-12, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, expressing support of candidates for appointment to the University of California Board of Regents who have strong ties to the San Joaquin Valley.

SUBJECT: Direction on Future Police Headquarters Building
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff seeks Council direction on remodeling the existing Sun Star site or the removal of the existing Sun Star structure for the Police Headquarters Building and approval to proceed with a Request for Proposal for Architectural Services.
RECOMMENDATION
Option 1:
City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to proceed with Option 1 (Merced Sun-Star Remodel) and proceed with issuing a Request for Proposal for Architectural Services.
OR
Option 2:
City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to proceed with Option 2 (Merced Sun-Star Demolition) and proceed with issuing a Request for Proposal for Architectural Services.

SUBJECT: Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Amendments to the City’s Commercial Shopping Center (C-SC) Zone
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council will consider amendments to Merced Municipal Code Table 20.10-1-Permitted Land Uses in the Commercial Zoning Districts regarding the Commercial Shopping Center (C-SC) Zone.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting a Categorical Exemption and Introducing Ordinance No. 2486, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Table 20.10-1 (“Commercial Zoning Districts”) of the Merced Municipal Code.

SUBJECT: Update and Discussion on Park Benches and Trash Receptacles in the Downtown Area
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff will provide a brief history on the removal of downtown benches and seek direction on next steps for the benches and trash receptacles.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff with direction regarding the next steps to take in regards to downtown park benches and trash receptacles.

SUBJECT: Priority Setting Session
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff will present a list of possible priorities based on public input from the recent Town Hall meetings and the needs of the City and solicit Council priorities to assist the development of the 2018-2019 budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction on City Council priorities after taking public comment.

SUBJECT: Appointment - Regional Airport Authority
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider appointing Travis Colby to the Regional Airport Authority.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion appointing Travis Colby to serve as a member of the Regional Airport Authority, to a seat with a term expiration of July 1, 2021, and directing the Clerk’s Office to continue recruitment for vacancies on the Regional Airport Authority.

SUBJECT: Mayor Murphy’s Request to Discuss Council Meeting Decorum and Conduct
REPORT IN BRIEF
This item is in response to Mayor Murphy’s request to discuss Council Meeting decorum and conduct pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
It is requested Council give staff direction on an ordinance to establish rules of conduct for public meetings.